ConversationsRadio
Episode 152
Brynn Cummings
Ventriloquist Artist & Magician
Thursday, September 14th, 2023
Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello welcomed Ventriloquest Artist/Magician
Brynn Cummings to ConversationsRadio
Mike and cohost Violet bring you Brynn Cummings, a talented 12-year-old, has been enchanting audiences with her magic and ventriloquism since the age of 8. Her exceptional abilities have propelled her to great heights i
n the world of performance arts. Most recently, Brynn placed in the Top 5 in the live Semi Final episode on
America’s Got Talent season 18.
In 2019, Brynn achieved a momentous victory, securing 1st place at the prestigious
82nd Annual Abbott's Magic Get Together, a renowned magic convention held in Colon, Michigan.
Building on her success, Brynn triumphed once again in 2022, claiming the top spot in the Junior Open Mic
at VentHaven, an annual ventriloquist convention. Her extraordinary talents have not gone unnoticed,
as Brynn was invited to deliver a captivating TedTalk and showcased her skills on the esteemed Penn and Teller: Try This At Home Too television program.
Brynn Cummings continues to inspire and captivate audiences with her mesmerizing performances, leaving an unforgettable mark
on the world of magic and ventriloquism.
Check out Brynn's homepage www.brynncummings.com
Follow on Instagram @brynnocummings
About our Cohost
Violet Tinnirello
Violet Tinnirello is an American actor, singer, and dancer from New York's Hudson Valley who is known for her work as Charlie on Sesame Street. As a lifelong fan of all Jim Henson’s work, it was a dream come true when Violet was cast to play the first child cast member on Sesame Street in nearly 20 years. The 2022 Young Entertainer Award (Best Actress in a recurring role -TV) was given to Violet for her work on Sesame Street.
She began her performance career at the age of four and has appeared inmany commercials including Lunchables, Red Lobster, Stop & Shop, HolidayInn, Nickelodeon, Lego, NBC's America's Got Talent and HAPPY! - the book
and videos by Pharrell Williams. She voices the characters "Cappie" on Nick Jr's Wallykazam and "Penny" in the Nickelodeon short, The Thing AboutBabies. Violet has appeared in short films including A Force for Good, which isabout the universal power of compassion. She appears on Cyberchase on PBS as Alex and has been seen on Saturday Night Live multiple times with Kristin Stewart, John Mullaney, Saoirse Ronan and more.
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Violet loves to perform on the live stage. Throughout the Broadway labs, workshops, and even the run at the iconic Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey, Violet spent over two years working on Chasing Rainbows: TheRoad to Oz.
She loved playing the role of Shirley Temple and showcasing hertap-dancing skills - her favorite dance style. She also sang and danced in the cabaret style shows both at The Laurie Beechman Theater and Stage 72 at The Triad. In a tribute to Broadway’s return,
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Violet Tinnirello is a supporter of the Jeffrey Modell Foundation! JMF is a global nonprofit dedicated to early diagnosis, treatments, and ultimately, future cures for Primary Immunodeficiency through awareness, advocacy, and research.
Learn more about the foundation at https://info4pi.org/
Follow Violet on Instagram @violettinnirello
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Mike and Violet enjoyed chatting with
Brynn Cummings!
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